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I agree with the previous reply that says that number doubtless relates to arrivals in Santiago (the school holidays in August mean hundreds of young Spaniards fo the last 100km, often in scouts groups).
I have done several Caminos over the years since my first one in 2006 and every local and...
My first Camino was in 2006 (I've returned several times since) and every local and hospitalero/a I have spoken to over the years has told me without hesitation that May is always the busiest month.
I think it's important to mention that so as not to put people off who may be going in June...
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